how about a lovely boston live shot. coming in after the rainy, icy. today, we get the dry wind that kicks in behind everything. and will manage to be on the cool side, at least for a couple of days. there is a warm-up trend coming. the elf is a little bit scary. it has an odd smile. i don't know. it just does. new york city, boston, philadelphia, washington, d.c., all keeping on the cold side for just a couple more days. then, we'll get this milder air that moves in from the west. this morning, you're not thinking mild when you're in texas. but the daytime temperatures will jump up to 65, 66 degrees in the great state of texas. 56 in atlanta >> now, i know, this elf will show up everywhere, all the way up until christmas and new year's. >> you never know. >>> here's a look at what's coming up on our "gma morning menu." dishing with the stars. the finalists are here with behind-the-scenes scoop. and one last dance. it is our biggest after-party. stay with us for that. >>> and then, as if that wasn't enough, we've got brad pitt. it's a "gma" exclusive.